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Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Tourbillon Ref. 2840

Partially verified

This manual wind wristwatch, reference 2840, is a Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Tourbillon manufactured in Switzerland circa 2000. Housed in a platinum case with a diamond-set bezel, it measures 40 mm in diameter and is paired with a leather strap featuring a platinum buckle. The watch is powered by the manual wind caliber PF280 movement, which contains 20 jewels and features a one-minute tourbillon regulator. The regulator is situated under a polished steel bridge at the 6 o'clock position and incorporates an A-shaped carriage of a design attributed to Ernest Guinand. Technical features include a monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, a shock absorber, and a self-compensating Breguet balance spring. The movement displays fausses cotes decoration and is visible through a transparent case back. The dial features blued steel javelin hands and is signed by the maker.

Front view of the Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Tourbillon Ref. 2840 in platinum with a diamond-set bezel.
Front view of the Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Tourbillon Ref. 2840 in platinum with a diamond-set bezel. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Wristwatch · Tourbillon wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Parmigiani Fleurier
Reference
2840
Catalogue / lot identifier
266
Source-reported date
circa 2000
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
7054

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial Construction

The watch is presented in a platinum case with a diameter of 40 mm, featuring a bezel set with diamonds. The dial configuration includes blued steel javelin hands for time indication. The dial layout prioritizes the visibility of the internal mechanics, featuring an aperture at the 6 o'clock position to reveal the tourbillon regulator.

The assembly is paired with a leather strap secured by a signed platinum buckle. The construction is characterized by the integration of decorative elements with the technical complication, resulting in a display that allows visual access to the moving parts within the case, including the tourbillon cage and the gear train components.

The auction description notes the presence of slight scratches on the case.

Evidence for this section
  • “platinum, manual wind wristwatch with visible one-minute tourbillon regulator”
  • “Blued steel javelin hands”
  • “Case: 2-8 Very good Slightly scratched”

Movement and Escapement

The timepiece is driven by the manual wind caliber PF280 movement, which contains 20 jewels. The movement features a lateral lever escapement and a one-minute tourbillon regulator. The carriage is made of polished steel in an A-shape, described as being of a design by Ernest Guinand.

Technical specifications for the movement include a monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, a shock absorber, and a self-compensating Breguet balance spring. The movement is finished with fausses cotes decoration and is visible through a transparent exhibition case back.

Evidence for this section
  • “Caliber PF280, 20 jewels, lateral lever escapement with one-minute tourbillon regulator with A-shaped polished steel carriage of the type designed by Ernest Guinand”
  • “Transparent case back to view the movement with fausses cotes decoration”
  • “Movement: 2* Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense”

Signatures and Provenance

The watch is signed by Parmigiani Fleurier on the dial, the case, and the movement. It is identified by reference 2840, with the movement carrying the individual number 004375 and the case numbered 7054. The object is catalogued as part of a lot including a Parmigiani box.

The piece is attributed to the period around 2000. It is identified as a Toric Tourbillon model, which is documented in the source as the first tourbillon release from the brand founded by Michel Parmigiani.

Evidence for this section
  • “Signature Dial, case and movement”
  • “Year Circa 2000”

Open research questions

  • Was the diamond setting of the bezel performed at the Parmigiani Fleurier factory or added post-production?
  • Does the individual movement number 004375 correlate to a specific sequence within the production of the early Toric Tourbillon series?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Tourbillon Ref. 2840
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerParmigiani Fleurier“PARMIGIANI FLEURIER, SWITZERLAND”
Reference2840“REF. 2840”
Movement CaliberPF280“Caliber PF280”
Case MaterialPlatinum“platinum, manual wind wristwatch”
Movement Number004375“Movement No. 004375”
Case Number7054“Case No. 7054”
Yearcirca 2000“Year Circa 2000”
Diameter40 mm“Diameter 40 mm”

Visible details

  • Diamond-set bezel
  • Blued steel javelin hands
  • One-minute tourbillon visible at 6 o'clock
  • Transparent case back

Research qualifications

  • The auction description reports an overhaul is recommended at the buyer's expense.
  • The case is reported as slightly scratched.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

PARMIGIANI FLEURIER, SWITZERLAND, REF. 2840, TORIC TOURBILLON, WITH DIAMONDS BEZEL, PLATINUM

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record c84945ae50

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